CBP Weekly Recap: 9 Gang Members, 3 Sex Offenders, and 2 Wanted Migrants Captured
HLS.Today – This week, Rio Grande Valley Sector (RGV) Border Patrol agents arrested nine gang members, three sex offenders (one is also a gang member), and two migrants with warrants. On October 14, McAllen Border Patrol Station (MCS) agents arrested a Mexican national who was wanted for questioning regarding his involvement in a vehicle accident […]
US Army Take on Counter Kamikaze Drones
What is it? The Joint Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office (JCO) leads and directs joint Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS) doctrine, requirements, materiel and training to establish joint solutions to address current and future small UAS threats. What are the current and past efforts of the Army? The JCO was established by the Secretary […]
DARPA: US Army Deploys 40 Drones for Swarm-Enabled Tactics Program
HLS.Today – This past month Curtis Taylor, NTC Brigadier General mentioned that the US Army acquired 40 UAVs as part of DARPA’s OFFensive Swarm-Enabled Tactics training. OFFSET Swarms Take Flight in Final Field Experiment. Program showcased four years of advancements in swarm capabilities. Two unmanned fixed wing aircraft takeoff to perform an Intelligence, Surveillance and […]
2022 CBP Reports Record US Migrant Encounters
HLS.Today – U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the nation’s largest federal law enforcement agency charged with securing the nation’s borders and facilitating international travel and trade. Our top priority is to keep terrorists and their weapons from entering the United States. At the nation’s more than 300 ports of entry, CBP officers have a […]
SITDRONE – Drone Technology Exhibition – Las Palmas, Peru
SITDRONE – International Drone Technology Exhibition – November 17 to 19, 2022 The International Drone Technology Exhibition – SITDRONE , is an event organized by the PERU AIR FORCE and its first edition will be held from November 17 to 19, 2022 . This event brings together companies and professionals immersed in the development of […]
ICE HSI: ‘Operation Boiling Point’ Targets Organized Theft Groups
HLS.Today – Operations takes aim at organized theft groups through industry partnerships and consumer awareness. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) announced today the launch of Operation Boiling Point focused on combating organized theft groups (OTG) through the targeting of domestic and transnational criminal organizations (TCO) profiting from organized retail crime (ORC). Partnering with federal, state, local […]
FBI Election Crimes Warning Ahead of Upcoming 2022 Midterms
HLS.Today – Free and fair democratic elections are one of the founding pillars of the United States. The FBI is committed to protecting every eligible citizen’s right to vote. Consistent with past practice, the FBI is providing this information to educate voters about Federal election crimes and how to avoid them, and to encourage voters […]
Brazil Champion of Military World Naval Pentathlon
HLS.Today – After five days of competitions, Brazil won the 52nd World Military Naval Pentathlon Championship, in the men’s and women’s individual, and in teams. The competition began on October 4, at the Almirante Adalberto Nunes Physical Education Center (CEFAN), in Rio de Janeiro. In addition to Brazil, seven countries participated: South Africa, Germany, Spain, […]
US CBP 2022 Report: Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (COAC)
HLS.Today – The first significant customs modernization legislation in nearly 30 years is taking shape in Congress, providing the opportunity to identify statutes and, subsequently, regulations that require updates to better reflect today’s global trade environment, ensure supply chain continuity, and promote best practices. The Administration and Congress should take this opportunity to update our […]
Which Counter-Drone System is used by the US Army?
HLS.Today – The United States Department of Defense coordinates and supervises all federal agencies and functions for its national security and armed forces. The US armed forces consist of six service branches; The Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard. The military forces led by the Joint Counter Small Unmanned Aerial […]
What is Border Security?
HLS.Today – Border security and arms trafficking Effective border security and timely information-sharing at the national, regional and international level are key in preventing the movement of terrorists and terrorist groups and to the effective implementation of counter-terrorism measures pursuant to Security Council resolution 1373 (2001) and other relevant Council resolutions. Border security is the […]
What is the Difference Between FEMA and Homeland Security?
FEMA is a federal agency within the U.S Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The FEMA administrator reports directly to the DHS Secretary. The administrator also has a direct line of access to the U.S. President during periods of disaster response. FEMA is comprised of: Headquarters in Washington, D.C. where the Office of the Administrator and […]
What does Homeland Security do?
What Does DHS Do? – DHS the Department of Homeland Security helps American citizens by: Helping When Disaster Strikes The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is responsible for preparing for disasters and responding to disasters when and if they happen. Whether it is the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the U.S. Coast Guard, or Customs […]
EURONAVAL 2022 World Naval Defence Exhibition – Paris, France
EURONAVAL 2022 Paris, France Meet your clients and identify potential contacts, Reach out to contractors from all over the world, Develop your international network, Keep up to date with the latest market developments. EVENTS BEFORE THE SHOW Three Euronaval events are organised before the show: – Two webconferences prior to the show […]
EU EASA: 2023 New Easy Access Rules for Unmanned Aircraft Systems
HLS.Today – This publication contains the rules and procedures for the operation of unmanned aircraft, displayed in a consolidated, easy-to-read format, with advanced navigation features through links and bookmarks. It covers Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/947, and the related acceptable means of compliance (AMC) and guidance material (GM), as well as Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) […]
White House Executive Order: EU-US Data Privacy Framework Signed
HLS.Today – President Biden signed an Executive Order on Enhancing Safeguards for United States Signals Intelligence Activities (E.O.) directing the steps that the United States will take to implement the U.S. commitments under the European Union-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (EU-U.S. DPF) announced by President Biden and European Commission President von der Leyen in March of […]
NATO Space: We Need Some Space !
HLS.Today Have you heard this before? ‘I need some space.’ Maybe you’ve said it to yourself. What if this wasn’t about needing some space for a breather but needing space itself. You know, SPACE-space. Technology used in space has an essential role in everyday life. Thanks to a satellite, live events are streamed thousands of […]
US: RDARS Opens First UAS Command and Control Center in Miami
HLS.Today – RDARS Inc. an autonomous robotics and drone technology company developing advanced autonomous drone and robotic systems for alarm system augmentation and surveillance, is pleased to announce that it has opened its first UAS (Unmanned Aerial System) Command and Control Center in Miami, FL. This center, in addition to several more planned centers for […]
US: $17.5 billion in Security Assistance to Ukraine since January 2021
HLS.Today – Fact Sheet on U.S. Security Assistance to Ukraine. In total, the United States has committed more than $17.5 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since January 2021, including more than $16.8 billion since the beginning of Russia’s unprovoked and brutal invasion on February 24. United States security assistance committed to Ukraine includes: Over […]
US: DHS Launch the Cybersecurity Awareness Month
HLS.Today – DHS components play role in cyber resilience, investigating cyber activity, and advancing cybersecurity. Throughout October, in recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the Department of Homeland Security is committed to raising awareness about how to combat the constant and ever-increasing threat from malicious cyber actors. Many of the Department’s component agencies play a lead […]
